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Bergeron Everglades Foundation

A 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to the preservation and restoration of the Florida Everglades.

Ron Bergeron would like to invite you to join him in is mission to not only Restore the Everglades for generations to come, but to take steps to Save the Everglades TODAY. Ron believes in sustainable access to the Everglades so that generations to come will have the opportunity to fall in love with this amazing 'lost world'.

09/15/2026

Happy Birthday to our founder, Alligator Ron Bergeron.

Today, we celebrate more than the birthday of our founder, we celebrate the heart and soul behind the Bergeron Everglades Foundation, Alligator Ron Bergeron.

Your love for the Everglades is woven into everything you do. Through a lifetime of dedication, you have taught us that protecting this extraordinary place is more than a responsibility, it is a promise to future generations.

Your passion inspires us, your leadership guides us and your commitment reminds us why this mission matters. We are deeply grateful for the legacy you continue to build and proud to stand beside you in protecting the place you have loved your entire life.

Happy Birthday Alligator Ron. May your day be filled with the same joy, strength and sense of purpose that you bring to all of us.

09/08/2026

It’s a busy day in the swamp!

Between these two trail camera clips, we caught black vultures resting on the rocky shore, a wood stork foraging in the shallows, a great egret, and a North American river otter making its way through.

They all use the same wetland differently and the same. Wood storks and great egrets depend on shallow water to find food, river otters need healthy waterways and abundant prey, and black vultures play cleanup crew by feeding on carrion.

It is often that so much life can be using one small area of wetland at the same exact time.

📍 Captured by a Bergeron Everglades Foundation trail cam at privately owned Green Glades West in Big Cypress

09/01/2026

Gray squirrel vs. Osceola turkey. Who will blink first?

This Osceola turkey and gray squirrel came face-to-face on one of our trail cameras, and neither seemed too sure about the other. After a brief standoff, one flap of the turkey’s wings was enough to send the squirrel running.

Both species are common in Florida’s woods and often use the same habitat for food and cover.

One of the best parts of trail cameras is getting to see little interactions like this that we’d probably never catch in person.

📍 Captured by a Bergeron Everglades Foundation trail cam at privately owned Green Glades West in Big Cypress

08/25/2026

During the dry season, water levels drop and areas that are flooded during the wetter months can become natural travel corridors for wildlife. Deer will use these lower, open areas to move between feeding and bedding areas while conserving energy and avoiding thicker vegetation.

The spotted coats on the fawns help them blend into the broken light and shadows of the landscape, giving them extra camouflage while they’re still young.

By the looks of it, this slough is getting plenty of use while it’s dry.

📍Captured by a Bergeron Everglades Foundation trail cam at privately owned Green Glades West in Big Cypress.

08/19/2026

My grandfather took me on my very first airboat ride when I was just three years old, and from that moment, I fell in love with the Everglades. He taught me not only to appreciate the Everglades, but also to understand the importance of protecting it for future generations.

Over the years, I’ve traveled by airboat through 25 of the 31 municipalities of Broward County, witnessing firsthand the incredible wildlife and landscapes that make South Florida so special. Looking back, I feel incredibly blessed. The Everglades has shaped who I am, provided me with unforgettable experiences, and inspired a lifelong commitment to conservation and stewardship of this majestic swamp.

08/18/2026

There are many reasons bears shimmy and scratch against trees. Sometimes they are marking their scent to communicate with other bears. Other times they are removing hair or scratching an itch that’s hard to reach. Back rubbing is crucial for social interactions of this non-territorial species with such an extended home range.

📍Captured by a Bergeron Everglades Foundation trail cam at privately owned Green Glades West in Big Cypress.

08/12/2026

When we talk about the Florida Everglades and the importance of Everglades Restoration, we aren’t just talking about saving God’s landscape & the wildlife, we are actually saving ourselves! The Everglades replenishes the aquifer and supplies our drinking water, the most important resource on this planet! Florida is a peninsula, and the Everglades watershed helps to stop saltwater intrusion. The journey of water is the life of Florida – from Sawgrass to Seagrass.

08/11/2026

A red-shouldered hawk pauses on the ground with what appears to be a large insect caught just moments before.

Although they’re best known for hunting rodents, snakes, frogs, and small birds, red-shouldered hawks are opportunistic predators. They’ll also take advantage of large insects when the opportunity arises, especially during the warmer months when insects are abundant.

📍 Captured by a Bergeron Everglades Foundation trail cam at privately owned Green Glades West in Big Cypress

08/05/2026

Congratulations to everyone who participated in the 2026 Florida Python Challenge! 🐍

Over just 10 days, 907 participants from 30 states, Canada, and Vietnam removed 280 invasive Burmese pythons from the Everglades. Every python removed helps reduce pressure on Florida’s native wildlife, giving species like the Florida panther, marsh rabbits, wading birds, and countless other species a better chance to thrive.

The Bergeron Everglades Foundation was proud to sponsor this year’s challenge alongside the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the South Florida Water Management District, Everglades National Park, the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida, and many other dedicated partners working to protect one of the world’s most important ecosystems.

We also congratulate Ultimate Grand Prize winner Tom Rahill, who removed an incredible 96 pythons during the competition, along with all of this year’s winners and participants whose hard work is making a real difference for the Everglades.

As our founder, Alligator Ron Bergeron, said during today’s announcement:

“Removing Burmese pythons from this ecosystem is critical to the survival of the native species that call this area home. The Florida Python Challenge is a great way for the public to get involved in the protection of the Everglades. Every python removed is making a difference.”

Protecting the Everglades requires all of us. Whether you’re restoring habitat, removing invasive species, conducting research, or simply learning more about this incredible ecosystem, every effort helps ensure a healthier future for Florida’s native wildlife.

Long live the Everglades.

08/04/2026

When you leave a trail camera in bear country, this is always a possibility. 🐻

Florida black bears are naturally curious and rely on their incredible sense of smell to investigate anything new in their environment. A trail camera might not look like much to us, but to a bear it’s something worth sniffing, pawing… and occasionally pulling off the tree.

Curiosity is a normal part of bear behavior, and sometimes it’s the reason we end up with the funniest footage. Fortunately, this camera survived to record another day.

📍 Captured by a Bergeron Everglades Foundation trail cam at privately owned Green Glades West in Big Cypress

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19612 SW 69 Place
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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+19546806100

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http://www.BergeronEvergladesFoundation.org/

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